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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.18, 33,312.72 and 15,645.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.18, 33,312.72 and 15,645.51 is: 23,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.18 : 33,312.72 = 15,645.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.18/33,312.72 = 15,645.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.18x = 33,312.72 × 15,645.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.18x = 521,194,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,194,493.89/22,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,442.19

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